WinterModelsType | Weather Sources

Weather Model Precipitation Type

Weather Models showing potential precipitation types such as rain, snow, mix, ice, etc.

These are computer programs - not a forecast! See your local NWS WFO for latest.

Different sites below will offer varying graphics, resolution, time frame into future, availability, etc. Pick what works for you.

WPC Next 3-Days Snow/Sleet:

Sample NOAA WPC 3-day snow/sleet percent probability map zoomed into Northwest Washington state region. Sample only.

Sample NOAA WPC 3-day snow/sleet percent probability map zoomed into Northwest Washington state region. Sample only.

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NOAA WPC 3-day snow/sleet interactive map screenshot with map options location circled above and to right of map.

NOAA WPC 3-day snow/sleet interactive map screenshot with map options location circled above and to right of map.

https://origin.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/pwpf/wwd_accum_probs.php?ftype=probabilities&fpd=24&ptype=snow

WPC Next 3-Days Snow/Sleet

Next 24, 48 or 72 hours out percent probability of 1", 2", 4", 6", 8", 12" & 18" snow every 6 hours. All colors % chance of snow/sleet, not rain/snow/ice lines. Adjust parameters via options above and to the right of interactive map.

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WPC 4-7 Day Snow/Sleet

WPC 4-7 Day Snow/Sleet:

Sample NOAA / WPC 4 to 7 day snow/sleet probability map to show sample of map colors.

Sample NOAA / WPC 4 to 7 day snow/sleet probability map to show sample of map colors.

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https://origin.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/pwpf_d47/pwpf_medr.php?day=4

Snow/sleet percent probability of 0.25"+ liquid equivalent (2.5"+ if all snow if use traditional 10:1 snow ratio). All colors % chance of snow/sleet, not rain/snow lines. Adjust parameters via options above and to the right of interactive map.

Sample NOAA WPC 4 to 7 day snow/sleet probability map to show where map options are located above and to the right of map.

Sample NOAA WPC 4 to 7 day snow/sleet probability map to show where map options are located above and to the right of map.

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